Increasing geopolitical tensions after the US-Israel strikes on Iran have once again pushed investors towards long-time safe haven assets. Many traders are struggling to choose whether they should go for gold ETFs or towards silver ETFs, or allocate their portfolio to a combination of both.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.04%) has traded sideways this year because investors are concerned about elevated valuations, aggressive spending on artificial intelligence, and President Trump’s trade policies. But history says an interest rate cut could give the stock market a boost.
President Trump has regularly pressured the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates since returning to the White House.
Certain recipients of Social Security benefits are today set to receive their latest monthly payment, on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) first distribution date in March 2026.
The SSA is due to send out money to two groups of Americans who claim retirement benefits,
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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 2, 2026.
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S&P 500 futures moved lower Tuesday morning as traders watched rising geopolitical tensions amid the conflict between the U.S.
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The US and Israel coordinated airstrikes against Iran over the weekend — codenamed “Operation Epic Fury” — that resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Trump commented on the US-led strike at a Medal of Honor ceremony on Monday.
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Shares of GAIL, Petronet LNG, Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL) and Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL) will be in focus on Wednesday after Qatar Energy halted LNG production after Iran attacks, leading to surge in LNG prices in Europe. In a media release, Qatar Energy said following military attacks on its operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City in the State of Qatar,
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